To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.
Hopefully; a self-directive to undertake the customary action to ward off bad luck.
To pay heed to; notice; to take notice of, to perceive.
To express in words or writing; to state, as an observation.
To make a remark or remarks on, to comment on (something).
make a remark
A casual observation, comment, or statement
An expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; a mention of something
An act of pointing out or noticing; notice or observation.